Prior Permission Made Mandatory to Organise Any Political Programme & Campaigns: DC Mullai Muhilan

Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner M.P. Mullai Muhilan has directed political parties to obtain permission before holding any political meeting, programme, campaign, etc.

The DC said the administration has provided a single-window system at the district office wherein political parties may submit applications for permission to hold election-related programmes, campaigns, etc. They may also submit applications online through the Suvidha App introduced by the Election Commission of India. Permission was mandatory for use of vehicles too for the election purposes. Parties should provide advance information about star campaigners and the place of campaign to the Commission.

The DC said that the Model Code of Conduct was applicable to all political parties and candidates. They should strictly adhere to the code for the smooth conduct of the elections in a transparent and fair manner.